Expedition BJ74 Buildup

[lowenbrau]

Stephan, thanks for he offer but I don't think we'll make it to Fairbanks.

The schedule looks something like this.
Depart Calgary AB for Fort St John BC 952km. 9.5 hours Friday, July 06, 2007
Depart Fort ST. John BC for Liard Hot Springs BC 425 mi. 7.5 hours Saturday, July 07, 2007
Depart Liard Hot Springs BC for Whitehorse YT 647 km 7.5 hours Sunday, July 08, 2007
Depart Whitehorse YT for Tok AK 621 km 7.5 hours Monday, July 09, 2007
Depart Tok AK for Anchorage AK 318 mi 5.5 hours Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Eureka Roadhouse Thursday, July 12, 2007
On trail Friday, July 13, 2007
Off trail Saturday, July 21, 2007
To Valdez Sunday, July 22, 2007
Day in Valdez Monday, July 23, 2007
Depart Valdez AK for McCarthy AK 5hours Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Depart McCarthy AK for Destruction Bay YT 484 mi 11 hours Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Depart Destruction Bay YT for Liard Hot Springs BC 907 km 11 hours Thursday, July 26, 2007
Depart Liard Hot Springs BC for Fort ST. John BC 425 mi. 7.5 hours Friday, July 27, 2007
Day in Fort St. John? last day with Charla (booh) Saturday, July 28, 2007
Depart Fort St, John BC for Calgary AB 595 mi. 9.5 hours Sunday, July 29, 2007
Back to work Monday, July 30, 2007

 

[Mark W]

So Bruce,

You're coming into town on Tuesday, and heading back out to Eureka Roadhouse with us on Wednesday night or Thursday morning?


Mark...

 

[lowenbrau]

So Bruce,

You're coming into town on Tuesday, and heading back out to Eureka Roadhouse with us on Wednesday night or Thursday morning?


Mark...

Yeah, something like that. We've got a little wiggle room on the front side to account for things falling off on the highway. If everything goes oK we'll spend a day in the big city before heading out with y'all.

 

[Mark W]

Probably a good idea. It gives you another 180 miles (round trip) to come on into Palmer and then go back to Eureka. But having services and supplies and last minute access to the shop might be a good thing.


Mark...

 

[Radd Cruisers]

You guys are so so lucky, that trip sounds like fun.


Good luck, build is coming alone nicely.


Rob

 

[gladly]

sounds like a cool trip, and it's definately looking like a nice truck

 

[The Dude]

So Bruce, how did the weekend work bee go?

 

[lowenbrau]

The weekend went really well. The list is now whittled down to the items in red. The big items are rear brakes and shock mounts. Also, missing from the list is exhaust. I'll take drop it at the exhaust shop tomorrow for a nice straight piece of 2.5"

THE BIG LIST
item project status
Brakes
front
10mmto-3 adapter done
flex -3 90 degree at caliper done
new hard-line, flex to 't' done
Flex from 't' to -3 to 10mm adapter at frame done
rear
new hard-line, wheels to 't'
new flex line to frame

parking
merge factory 60 and 70 series parking brake hardware
Steering
Arms
Drill and ream PS knuckle arm for TRE done
Drill and ream Pitman arm for TRE done
Rods
shorten draglink ~1" on the Left hand thread end save scrap, tap deeper done
Weld threaded scrap to tie rod to hold tap straight done
weld 7/8" nut to other end to hold tap straight done
Cut off scrap and nut when finished and install done
Steering Stabilizer
Install

Front bumper
Mounts
Drill mounts and frame for bolts done
Bolt together done
Accessories
Weld wheel studs to bulbar to mount high lift night go on tire carrier Weld tab for CB antenna no CB for AK, ham only




Rear bumper
Mounts
Run 1/4 plate though bumper form frame done
weld additional plate beside for d ring mounts done

Tire carrier
weld spindle to bumper done
build carrier using 2x2 tubing done

Fuel can carrier
weld spindle to bumper done
build carrier using 2x2 tube and flat bar done


Tent
Cage
RE fish mouth halo done
weld halo to legs done
weld 1/4" tabs for tent mount needs welding
reinstall roof need bolts
hole saw roof for sleeves done
bolt tent to cage via sleeves tighten once welded

Winch
Hydraulics
rinse hydraulic tank with varsol done
install tank done
tighten PTO pump and mounts done
install hoses done
install PTO done
Build PTO driveshaft done
winch line
remove fairlead from Shaker and install
spice hook into end of line. Rear suspension
Leafs
Remove pack and re-drill if required for 7/16 center pins not req.
Add Belton leaf to pack not req.

Shocks
Build top and bottom mounts
Install shocks

Driveshafts
T-case
Replace front output flange with old style done
install DC front shaft done
Install modified cross member done
Install rear shaft (measure for new shaft if too short) done

Oil T-case done
tranny Change all oils done
front diff done
rear diff done

Air compressor
Compressor
install in fender well
tank
install under truck done
Connect hoses and wires

 

[lowenbrau]

I hope to have some real poser pics soon. Many thanks to Behemoth60 for allowing me to turn his yard into a disaster zone.

 

[brownbear]

Man those tires look big on there..... will they rub? the wheel well looks fairly tight around them.

 

[lowenbrau]

Man those tires look big on there..... will they rub? the wheel well looks fairly tight around them.

Based on Peter's experience with his BJ74 on tires that are an inch and a half larger, I'm expecting a bit of rubbing on the back of the rear tire opening and on the top of the front of the fender. I'll be clearancing both with a ball pean as required.

 

[brownbear]

Ball Peen.... nice The camera angle didn't help me but it looked like the front of the rear tires was tight. But like I said camera angles.

Looking very good! I like those bling wheels.



Are you towing the M101 behind you?

 

[lowenbrau]

Well, surprisingly no rub on the lips of the wheel wells. A bit on the inside of the tubs and, as expected at the front of then fender on the inside. Mr Toyoda planned 70s perfectly to accept 37" tire and not a 1/4 inch more without trimming.

 

[lowenbrau]

Big projects for tomorrow are the rear shocks and exhaust. I drove it home tonight and it held highway speed fine but the egts are up about 100 F.

 

[VTFJ40]

That is sweet. Nice job.

 

[The Dude]

Looking great Bruce!! I really like the tent. How are they holding up? I have always wanted one but was concerned that I am to heavy for it.

 

[lowenbrau]

Looking great Bruce!! I really like the tent. How are they holding up? I have always wanted one but was concerned that I am to heavy for it.

Tent seem great so far. Peter has one too, if that answers your question.

Charla and I and the two dogs have spent quite a few nights in it but now that it's this high it'll be humans only from now on. The pooches will get the basement suite.

 

[brownbear]

if you find you need more space for them tires try the mod Denis did for his rust.

Using solid rod and opening it up a few inches.... I thought it was great repair.

here is the thread, I'm sure you remember it.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=59847&highlight=solid+rod&page=2

 

[lowenbrau]

Yeah I started a similar repair on the last BJ74 before I sold it.

We are on the road to Alaska now (mile 54 of the AK hwy at the moment) and have had a few problems but things are generally great.

There are some updates in this parallel thread in the 70 series section. I'll likely update there for the duration of the trip.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=139874

 

[andres-tavares]

hey men this is really nice!!... i like the tires they look killer!! and the flex is really good!!

keep it coming

thanks